Baby James has never seen a tiger before, but his family has a pet cat. The first time he sees a tiger, he calls it a "kitty." According to Piaget, James calling the tiger a kitty illustrates the concept of __________.
A. accommodation
B. organization
C. adaptation
D. assimilation
Answer: D
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